Purim

Times for all readings and t'filot were
fixed. Esther agreed to produce a detailed flier for members.
The family reading will be first.

The microphone needs to be checked for use.

Bruce Rosen and Laura Rosenberg have agreed to help
set-up for the Seudah. Bobby volunteered, Randi will be there and
another volunteer will be sought. (Linda Gradstein, Cliff Churgin,
Eric Golombek, Maya Feiner were suggested).

People are needed to help prepare Hamantashen.
Warren will post specific details on Yediot Yedidya this
week.

Pesach

Shabbat Metzorah (week before Pesach) – a final
reply for the d'rasha is awaited from Rabbi Reiner. He needs
accommodation for the family. Kobi will inform Penina of the answer
and Debbie Greiniman, chairperson of the Events Committee, will be
advised.

Dov agreed to give the Shiur on Taanit b'chorot.

The kitchen will not be kashered. Baalei Hasimcha
on the last day of Pesach will, if they need the kitchen, be asked to
kasher it before the Chag.

All timing matters will be finalized at the next
meeting.

Daylight Savings Time

Friday night services will begin 15 minutes after
candle-lighting and there will be no drashot.

Building / Maintenance etc. issues

Philip reported on the roof repairs carried out by
the kablan. The glass wall will be dealt with after winter's end. At
that time we will ask for a blockage under the floor downstairs to be
checked.

We have discovered how the vents in the ladies'
toilets work, and will try to get them connected to the lights and not
the outside fans!

There is an electricity problem with one of the a/c
units which needs to be taken care of. Michael Stahl will be
asked.

Expenditure up to 800 NIS was approved for purchase
of a fax machine.

Expenditure of 700 NIS was approved for purchase of
machzorim.

Revised instructions for use of the building by
members will be circulated and discussed at the next meeting.

Review of Past Events

Erev limmud on women's issues.

Very good participation,
but there were problems with hearing Rav Henkin. The Vaad Halachah will be
meeting to discuss next steps. Suggested that another Rabbi who holds similar
views to Rav Henkin be invited to speak, or, perhaps, written tachliti
questions be submitted.

Choirs concert

Musically the evening was
successful, but very few members came. Financially we 'made' some 700 Shekels.
There will be an evaluation meeting, but Philip feels that it would not be
justified to repeat such an event. This presents a problem since the Zamir
Chorale is committed to putting on a concert for our benefit.

Future events

Shabbaton

30 families have registered, a full
complement. Yonni feels that younger families need a much nearer and
cheaper place.

New Members

There is a need to be more welcoming to new
members. Warren will distribute a list and efforts will be made to
involve them more (Aliyot, invitations to meals etc.)

Simon and Garfunkel concert

Will take place on April 10th, at a cost to us of
3,600 NIS. Tickets will be 50 NIS. Refreshments will be sold, a
percentage to the Shul.

Shabbat Shomrim

The Gabbaim will fix a Shabbat for recognition of
the volunteer services of the shomrim.

Speakers

Penina will coordinate with Debbie Greiniman
teachers/speakers for Yom Haatzmaut and Shavuot.

Resource Development Committee

They are dealing with completion of old business,
new money and projects, and big items (building downstairs, the
garden, chairs).

There is a need for a comprehensive wish-list.

We know we need a notice-board.

Dov and Aliza are interested in donating Shiva chairs.

Agreed
that the shelves on the new bookcase be open, but built in such a way
that glass doors (locking) could be added in the future.

The area around the shul will be landscaped by the Irya, with money from a
contributor. Our needs will be taken into account although the whole park
will be public.

We have received notification of a grant for 24,000
NIS from the Keren Ezvonot. The application for 2006 has been
submitted.

A chair appeal will be launched next year (2006).

We will be submitting an application to a Trust in
England which would help us to complete the basement.

Shiur in Kabbalah

Agreed it would take place
on Tuesday evenings, in the office / playroom between 20:30 – 21:30.

Administration's Report

Proposals arising from the AGM will be checked to see if
action is required.

The new book-keeper, Daniel Bruce, has started and,
so far, has done everything we asked.

The Irya has granted us a complete waiver from
Arnona. A thank-you letter will be sent to Yaacov Pink for all his
legal help and advice.

Philip will be away from March 15th thru' March
30th.

Vaad minutes will continue to be distributed to the
general membership after approval by the chairpeople.

Miscellaneous

The training of madrichim
for the children's t'filah is being dealt with. Parents are ignoring
the age restrictions and are sending under-age children to the
t'filot. Linda will be asked to add the matter to her
announcements.

Debby Weissman asked what the evaluation process
will be for the kid's involvement at the end of services. Randi
replied that we will do an internal evaluation at the next vaad
meeting and, if there is a need we will bring it also to the Kehilla
at large for discussion, perhaps through Deot.

The visit and hosting of the evangelist Christian
group will be organized as requested.